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Xfinity review: The services they provide and the best deals available to you

In the digital age of communication, people simply cannot live without their mobile phones and access to the internet. But 20 years ago that wasn’t the case. In fact (and I’m almost certainly showing my age here), the early Nokia mobile models that were only available on a pay-as-you-go plan, paying per sent text message, and were considered a fad or, in some circles, a luxury.

Little did we know that a couple of decades later it would be deemed unthinkable to leave the house without your mobile phone, let you kids go out for the day without being able to contact them, and - even more absurd - alarming at how lost we’d be not to have the world wide web at our beckoning call.

Internet, mobile phone, and TV streaming is what the country's biggest telecommunications companies are all trying to provide in a fight for dominance. Here's a look at what Xfinity has to offer in terms of the above services, with all the details and costs laid out.

  • Who is XfinityXfinity

    What exactly is Xfinity?

    Xfinity is a division of Comcast Corporation, based out of the United States. It specialises in mobile phones, internet, television, and other wireless services, including home security tech.

    Founded in 1981 by parent company Comcast, Xfinity, much like its competition, provides the above services to its US-based customers, as they compete for the market share of these somewhat essential services we all rely on.

    Under the Xfinity brand, the company also offers a wide variety of entertainment deals with NOW (formerly NOW TV) being a major player in their package availability as it owns NOW TV in the US. This includes additional internet, mobile, and streaming packages with NOW TV with the inclusion of Peacock Premium, Netflix, and Apple TV+.

    With an array of subscriptions and various entertainment offers in place, it's worth looking at what they provide to see what best fits your needs.

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  • Xfinity mobileXfinity

    Xfinity Mobile

    NOW also offer mobile phone services, in the form of NOW Mobile (Xfinity by Comcast) Unlimited, although the actual mobile device will need to be purchased separately to a contract. These deals are only available to NOW and Xfinity wireline broadband customers and there's no lengthy contract attached.

    Monthly cost

    No. of lines

    Download speed

    Upload speed

    Latency

    Device included?

    4G LTE

    $25

    Five

    11-75 Mbps

    1-13 Mbps

    49-75 ms

    5G

    $25

    Five

    35-143 Mbps

    5-31 Mbps

    42-64 ms

    • No credit check required
    • Freeze and resume your service whenever you need
    • $100 prepaid card for every line you bring over

    And when it comes to an Xfinity mobile phone plan, they have three different plans and are as follows.

    Plan

    Monthly cost

    Data/Hotspot data

    Hotspot data

    HD streaming

    Unlimited

    $30

    30GB

    Unlimited at 3G

    Unlimited Plus

    $40

    50GB

    15GB at 5G, unlimited at 3G

    By the Gig

    $20

    Premium data per GB

    Unlimited 5G,4G


    • Multi-saving lines: When you sign up to an Unlimitedline, you get one for free for an entire year.
    • Stay connected all the time and automatically connect to high speed WiFi.
    • Flexible, tailored plans and an app to keep track of your exact usage.

    Data options are available for specific mobile pricing plans, so you’ll need to input your address and location to determine availability.

  • Xfinity internetXfinity

    Internet plans through Xfinity and through NOW

    For online access, backed by Xfinity, new customers are offered the following options through NOW internet, offering the following deals.
    Xfnity also offer various options for high-powered internet. Again, the NOW packages don't tie you into a lengthy contract. Their prices vary depending on location (West, Central, Northeast), so you'll need to type in your zip code when getting a quote.

    Package

    Speed (Mbps)

    Typical/max download speed

    Typical/max upload speed

    Monthly cost

    NOW Broadband Facts (1)

    100

    115.59

    11.68

    $30

    NOW Broadband Facts (2)

    200

    234.27

    11.68

    $45

    Xfinity Connect

    150

    150

    20

    $20-$35

    Xfinity More

    300

    300

    10-20

    $25-$45

    Xfinity Fast

    500

    500

    10-20

    $55-$60

    Xfinity Superfast*

    800

    800

    20

    $60

    Xfinity Gigabit

    1000

    1,000

    20

    $70-$75

    Xfinity Gigabit Extra*

    1,200

    1,200

    35

    $75-$95

    Xfinity Gigabit x2*

    2,000

    2,000

    200

    $90-$95

    Xfinity Gigabit Pro (fiber)*

    10,000

    10,000

    10,000

    $300


    available in select areas *


    Xfinity has alsointroduced InternetEssentials and Internet Essentials Plus, two basic broadband packages from just $14.95 a month and is suited to low-income households that can achieve between 75 and 100 Mbps.

    To qualify, you must:

    ✓ Be part of an assistance program, such as National School Lunch Program, Medicaid or SNAP
    ✓ Have not had Infinity Internet during the past 90 days
    ✓ Have no outstanding debt or a Comcast account that’s under a year old

  • Xfinity TVXfinity

    Live television plans through NOW

    Again, NOW TV, through Xfinity, offers a variety of subscriptions, with an array of live channels and on-demand services, so there's something to suit everyone.

    Package

    Monthly cost

    What's included?

    Channels

    Cloud DVR

    Simultaneous screens

    NOW StreamSaver

    $30

    NOW TV, AppleTV+, Netflix, Peacock Premium

    125+

    20 hours

    Three

    NOW TV

    $20

    NOW TV, Peacock Premium

    125+

    20 hours

    Three

    StreamSaver

    $15

    Netflix, Peacock Premium, AppleTV+

    One

    NOW TV Latino

    $10

    Peacock Premium

    100+ (30+ Spanish)

    20 hours

    One

    For more information on the packages and for more sign-up details, check out Xfinity's website. Other TV streaming services include X1 TV and Xumo Streaming.

  • Xfinity home securityXfinity

    Home security plans

    Xfinity offers customers peace of mind when it comes to making where they live a safer environment, with Xfinity Home Security. There are two services to pick from, either Self Protection or Xfinity Home Security.
    Self Protection starts from $10 and you’re not tied into a contract. With this doorbell service, you can check in on your property remotely and access live and recorded video footage.

    Xfinity Home Security starts from $45, offering complete home security options that are installed by professionals where the property is professionally monitored as well.

  • Xfinity customer benefitsXfinity

    Xfinity customer benefits

    ✓ Connects to 5G and 4G LTE networks nationwide.

    ✓ Access to 5G Ultra Wideband on compatible devices and in areas with coverage.

    ✓ Auto-connects your device to secure Xfinity WIFi hotspots.

    ✓ No phone line access fees.

    ✓ Readily available tech support, via text, chat, and phone.

    ✓ Xfinity Mobile subscribers can have up to 10 lines which includes phone, watch, and tablet (terms pending).

    ✓ Tablets can be eligible for unlimited data usage.

    ✓ Plans are fully customizable to suit all needs.

  • Should I sign up to XfinityXfinity

    Should I sign up to Xfinity?

    If you are after a variety of technological solutions, Xfinity is certainly a provider to consider.

    With some excellent TV streaming packages and tailored mobile and internet deals to suit all budgets, it’s one worth looking into - even if the sheer number of options, combos, and add-on can feel a little overwhelming when trying to narrow down the perfect deal.

    As much as Xfinity has to offer, some of the data options that provide as little as 480p and 720p streaming quality feel rather basic and outdated.